Best feeling is landing an offer with a 40% raise before layoff, then getting the HR/Partner invite and telling them they could've saved $25k severance because you were about to quit the next day. 😂

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I would keep my mouth shut and walk with that *optional* severance package

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*what

In 2008 I was in the process of being fired from a job paying $300K, and that same month I had accepted a job paying $850K. It was the best feeling to almost laugh as HR was ushering me out of my old firm.

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They were confused why I was so chipper and non chalant. 😂

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That must have fcuked with their head 😂

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It's a nice bonus not otherwise gotten. Congrats!

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Yaaass🥳🥳🥳 good for you OP!
Did this once. Same one day difference on them having the convo vs me. I almost couldn't stop myself from grinning during the whole process. Never did tell them, but walked out and celebrated the payday in my car and called my SO. I got 3 weeks severence over a major holiday time, so epic paid vacation holiday it was. And I got 20% bump, 36% if you include bonus, with the new job offer. Plus, I'm actually honestly so much happier at the new place. Wishing you the same joy OP 🥳

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Where did you end up?

I fantasize about this exact scenario

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I would love to be laid off...

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Same

🦄 DREAM. Enjoy, op. Has to feel good. Hope you had a good PTO payout on top!

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Are you also on a visa? Which would make this story even more triumphant!!

Congratulations OP !!!

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thanks. nah no visa.

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What line of work are you in MD? Deals? Institutional sales?

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congrats. in similar board. expecting my offer next week. Glad to go.

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+ government benefits for loosing job during covid.

You go Glen coco rock on!!!!

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Now invest that money!

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During GFC I was taken into an office to be let go, they asked why I was smiling the whole time, to which I replied 5 minutes ago I just accepted a job in Dubai. Enjoy London winter. Nice severance package and 40 percent pay rise.

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Congrats on your offer. Where are you going?

Hey OP would you mind if we connect?

Congrats OP

This is my dream.

The triple axle! Congrats

Congrats!

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